CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure

Building the US DEMO in CATIA

We at General Physics, www.generalphysicscorp.com, want to build a fusion power plant. To meet the demand of 2050 with carbon free power we need 1160 GW of power or roughly 900 power plants of 1000 MW each globally. We can do this by building stellarator tokamak hybrids with pixelated magnetic feedback from Hall effect sensors. Plasma shaping. We want to get CATIA and PINNs to design this with MCP integrating MD and PIC FEM models. Check out our blog posts at www.generalphysicscorp.com

🚧UPDATE🚧 Customer Workshop 2026-wk24 in Dassault Systèmes Vélizy

Hello, We are glad to organize the 2026 CATIA Construction R&D Workshop. Considering the other event 'AEC Global Summit' planned wk24 (June 8th to 12th) in DS HQ at Vélizy, we have decided to merge the events to avoid redundancies, agenda conflicts and over travels. Thus, the workshop will be held in Dassault Systèmes HQ at Vélizy from June 8th to 12th. Content remains the same but is adapted to a shorter timeframe. You will be able to participate to more events, conferences and enjoy 3DS

CATIA User Preferences

Discover how to set your CATIA Preferences for a Civil Engineering Project. To measure in point clouds, you need to use the picking point mode. It is not available by default and you can find how to activate it in this post : To transfer colors from features to products when using the distribute or copy/paste to another 3DShape, activate the option below.

Basic Project Development & Collaboration

Discover how the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform empowers AEC and construction professionals through the PCS (Collaborative Business Industry Innovator) role with a Common Data Environment where design, collaboration, and project coordination come together seamlessly all in real time, anywhere, on any devices. Topic Videos 3DSpace and Bookmark Editor In this video, you will discover how to: Navigate and organize your collaborative workspace using 3DSpace Use the Bookmark Editor to structure and

The Driver Model / Skeleton Methodology

here

Developing & Navigating the Product Structure

(PBS Excel Template with formulas to populate the fields to automatically create the PBS and video to show how it works in CATIA) (include a 3dxml) (Distribute & External References - conceptual explainer with links to help doc to learn more)

Naming Conventions

Example here

Collaborative Product Structure - Creating the Master Model

learn how to setup a product structure for maximum collaboration

How do I set a material so that I can see IfcMaterialProfileSet and IfcMaterialLayerSet when exported as IFC?

Hello dear Catia Building & Infrastructure Community, I am once again asking for your help. I need to know where I can find these Psets in the platform: Material Profile Set for aluminium and steel, and Material Layer Set for layered glass I made a mock up of an AEC Member object and applied a dummy material to it, but I can't see its material properties once exported as IFC. Is it because the material is just...a core material and not a construction material or engineering material (like

Geolocation

Set up the CRS (Coordinate Reference System) and the geolocation of your project. Geolocation Concepts: Setting Geolocation for a construction project : Useful link to find the EPSG number required for your project : https://epsg.org/home.html Note also that the geolocation folder has been moved to the optional content (video not updated) : C:\Program Files\Dassault Systemes\B423_Cloud_Content\win_b64\resources\geolocation You can install the optional content from the cloud by clicking on the

Points Cloud

Tutorials about points cloud management (large and normal).

Earthworks

Short preview of earthwork with geologic layers. New capability in 2025x FD02 to remove excavated materials from the geological layers. Tutorials about Terrain Modifications, Earthworks, Polyhedric Modeler can be found below this wiki post.

Terrain

Tutorials about Terrain creation, image mapping and topography analysis.

3DEXPERIENCE Platform Basics

You want to launch your cloud services on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform? As a new user of the platform, you can access it for the first time in two possible ways: You are the Platform Administrator You are the person who initializes the platform for the very first time and sets the environment for your team. Here is your onboarding journey to Navigate initial adoption steps with the platform, manage your platform members. Go to 👨‍💻 Getting Started as a Platform Admin You are a Platform Member

3D play problem with AEC objects.

I am having an issue with 3D Play on the Web Top. No AEC bridge objects are displayed in 3D play app after installation of 2026x FD01. Has anyone encountered this problem? Bridge model 3D experience desktop Bridge Webb top 3D play app.

Construction Strategies

Learn about how to organize your model for different construction delivery methods here

Modular Construction

here

Architectural Design

Videos and tutorials for introduction to building design

Terrain & Earthworks

Learn more about Terrain and Earthworks in CATIA here

CATIA Wiki for Buildings & Infrastructure!

Welcome to the Wiki of this community. Usage Every community member can contribute to the Wiki. It is a space of shareable knowledge. Use the Blog to post news, updates or point of view, use the Wiki to keep up to date a shared content. Here are some examples of what the Wiki can be used for: Guide: new in a team? Fortunately, the Wiki gathers everything you need to know to get started. Intelligence: maintain a knowledge base, such as a list of links to research papers. Procedure reference:

CATIA Marketing & Events

Please find here the marketing resources, best customer testimonials and usage of CATIA on 3DEXPERIENCE platform

CATIA Sample 3D Parametric Content

Welcome to the CATIA Content Catalog. On the following wiki pages you will find free parametric CATIA content that is compatible with our Component Based Design approach to construction and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing applications. These components are all free to use and modify. Detailed instructions for each component type will soon be available on the root wiki page for that type with instructions on how the content can be downloaded, imported and used in your models. Thank you to

CATIA Training & Tutorials

The following pages will outline tips & tricks on how to deliver a construction project with CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE. To learn more about the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform on the cloud, I highly recommend you visit the dedicated wiki here:

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)

3DEXPERIENCE EDU Space - Training Path Role: Building & Civil 3D Fluid Engineer (BCFLC) - Building & Civil 3D Electrical Engineer (BCELC) - Building & Civil 3D MEP Designer (BCMEC)Available: Explore the Building and Civil 3D Fluid Engineer Role for Piping and HVAC Design R2025x Explore the Multidiscipline Schematic Designer Role for Electrical R2025x 3DEXPERIENCE Multidiscipline Schematic Designer Role: Electrical - Associate Practice CATIA Electrical Systems Design R2025x Practice CATIA Piping

Structures (Steel & Concrete)

Tutorials and content for concrete and steel structure design.

Facades

lead page

Panel Patterning, developable surface, Gaussian curvature

Developable surfaces, a cladding and structure optimization strategy. Definition: Developable Surface A surface that can be unrolled or flattened without stretching / with zero deformation A surface with only one directional curvature, i.e. 0 Gaussian curvature. A ruled surface with a constant or parallel normal direction vector along each ruling line. Shapes formed with paper without creasing. Tangentially linked planes cones and cylinders.

The AEC Datamodel & IFC Types

Learn about the 3DEXPERIENCE AEC Datamodel and IFC compatibility

CATIA for Beginners Guided Exercises

See the following pages for excellent resources to get started with CATIA for Buildings & Infrastructure

Search Toolbar (Native Apps)

How to active the new way to search

Product Filtering

How to filter on IFC attributes PAU IFC The Product Structure Editor Widget enable users to define & store filters on IFC attributes.

Product Organisation

How to manage the virtual Mock-up ? PAU Bookmark 6WTAG Combining the Product Structure Editor widget and the Bookmark Widget, users are easily able to manage the digital mock-up How to manage the product structure? PAU Search and Filter Bookmark Combining the filters capabilities and the Bookmark Widget, users are easily able to reorganize the digital mock-up.

What's New

26xFD01:

Infrastructure

3DEXPERIENCE EDU Space - Training Path Role: Civil Designer (CIDEC) - Civil Engineer (CIENC)Available: Explore the Civil Designer Role 3DEXPERIENCE Civil Engineer - Associate (Certification) Explore the Civil Engineer Role for Component-Based Design Explore the Civil Engineer Role for Geolocation and Terrain Explore the Civil Engineer Role for Road and Railway Design Planned: Collaborate with the Civil 3D Design for beginners

Component Based Design

Introduction to CBD (Component Based Design) and template (UDF) creation: Here is the start dataset (import AS NEW): And the site for instantiating (import AS NEW): Introduction to CBD (Component Based Design) and engineering templates (detailing with drawings) creation :

Creating Object Types for Building 3D Design

Tutorials and documents for creation of Building Object Types

Facade Tutorial

Generative Parametric Modeling in CATIA on the Cloud In this tutorial you can create a parametric template for building facade design in CATIA on the Cloud. The focus is on modeling a parametric wireframe with complex curved surfaces and volumes that are fully adaptable to different contexts. If you'd like to see the finished template and one of the instantiation results here are 3DXML's for you to download.

Project Setup & The Productization Approach

Pages detailing how to organize your models in CATIA and deliver your projects

Smart Modular Reactors

Introduction to Smart Modular Reactor design, for the infrastructure portion.

BIM Coordination

3DEXPERIENCE EDU Space - Training Path Role: Building & Civil Model Coordinator (BCMCC) Available: Collaborate to Review a Construction Project Planned: Collaborate for Building Design and Engineering Collaborate for Designing Civil Infrastructure

Buildings

3DEXPERIENCE EDU Space - Training Path Role: Building Designer (BUDEC) - Building Design Engineer (BCMDC) - Computational Designer for Construction (CODPC) Available: Collaborate on a Generative Design Experience for Precast SlabsExplore the Building Design Engineer Role for Parametric Architectural Panel3DEXPERIENCE Building Design Engineer - AssociatePractice CATIA xGenerative DesignExplore the Lattice Designer Role Planned: Collaborate with the Building 3D Design for beginners Explore the

What are these "types" for?

Hello dear CATIA Buildings&Infrastructure community, I am so sorry to bother you like this but I need some help to better understand how to use this software and to improve my skills. I tried looking things up online but I couldn't find many informations about these "types". What are they for? This is probably a silly question, but any help is appreciated. If it makes things better, you can direct me towards some useful pages for beginners, wikis and lessons...thanks.

Question about the silent installation of CATIA PLM EXPRESS

Hi everyone, I’m trying to perform a silent installation of CATIA PLM Express, but I haven’t found a clear method or best practice yet. If anyone has experience with this, could you please point me to the right steps or documentation? Thanks a lot for your help!

ASD library intead of catalog ?

Hello, Is there any plan to migrate Multi discipline drafting templates from catalog to library ? Catalog is so slow. Also commands could have lock function to create many of them quickly. A guy suffering to make civil engineering 2D's... @JB

[CATIA MASTERCLASS] CATIA Requirements for Capital Projects on February, 18th @ 10 AM UTC

We invite you and your business ecosystem to join on February 18th 2018 @ 10 AM UTC for an exclusive live session on CATIA Requirements for Capital Projects by @CG CATIA Technical Sales @ DASSAULT SYSTEMES. Cyril will explore the latest trends in requirements management for developing complex infrastructure projects, and how CATIA can help this challenge right from the conception phase. This CATIA TALK will be held here in this post in our CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure Community ,

Circular stairs in 3d Building Design

I’d appreciate some guidance on how to create circular (spiral) stairs in a 3D building design. Thanks in advance!

Object Type with Opening

"IntersectionVolume" or "Mid-Surface" one of it is required as geometrical input for the udf

Bathroom Stall

Bathroom Stall Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. StallSize: Drop-down used to change the stall size WallOrientation: Drop-down used to change the position of the wall relative to the door DoorClearanceOrientation: Drop-down used to change the direction of the door clearance volume 3DXML

Shower

Shower Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Showerhead_Height: Change the height of the showerhead. Showerhead_Length: Change how far the showerhead protrudes from the shower valve. FloorWidth: Change the width of the shower pan FloorLength: Change the length of the shower pan 3DXML

Urinal Wall

Urinal Wall Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Inlet_Height: Change the height of the urinal inlet 3DXML

Toilet Floor Tank [EU]

Toilet Floor Tank [EU] Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Note: The Toilet Floor Tank [EU] and Toilet Floor Tank [NA] parts are identical with the exemption of the toilet input and output port locations 3DXML

Toilet Wall Valve

Toilet Wall Valve Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. 3DXML

Toilet Floor Tank [NA]

Toilet Floor Tank [NA] Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Note: The Toilet Floor Tank [EU] and Toilet Floor Tank [NA] parts are identical with the exemption of the toilet input and output port locations 3DXML

Bathroom Fixtures

Here are a list of some Bathroom Fixtures. Download this 3dxml and import into your tenant for the complete list of content available on the following section.

How to set this UI to be displayed upon startup?

Hello, Could someone please tell me how to set this UI to be displayed upon startup?Was it configured in which file? Any help is very much appreciated！ Thank you.

Bulkhead - Circular

Bulkhead - Circular Model 150mmD Model 200mmD Model 300mmD Features embedded in the part 1. Visibility This parameter is located under "Parameters" > "DS_Customer_Parameter" and it would control the visibility of the main two outputs, the 3D model and the 2D symbol. 2. Symbol2DScaling This parameter is located under "Parameters" > "DS_Customer_Parameter" and it would control the scale of the 2D symbol. 3. Fixture Model This parameter is located under "Parameters" >

Downlight - Circular Recessed

Downlight - Circular Recessed Model 50mmD Model 100mmD Model 150mmD Engineering Template This fixture can be instantiated within an assembly using an engineering template which requires an axis system as input. This template can be found in the data base by the following name: AEC_LIGHTING_FIXTURE_DOWNLIGHT_CIRCULAR_RECESSED Features embedded in the part 1. Visibility This parameter is located under "Parameters" > "DS_Customer_Parameter" and it would control the visibility of the main two

Rectangular Recessed

Rectangular Recessed Model 600mmL x 600mmW Model 1200mmL x 150mmW Model 1200mmL x 300mmW Features embedded in the part 1. Visibility This parameter is located under "Parameters" > "DS_Customer_Parameter" and it would control the visibility of the main two outputs, the 3D model and the 2D symbol. 2. Symbol2DScaling This parameter is located under "Parameters" > "DS_Customer_Parameter" and it would control the scale of the 2D symbol. 3. Fixture Model This parameter is located under

Pendant - Circular

Pendant - Circular Model 150mmD x 350mmL Model 400mmD x 400mmL Splayed Model 560mmD x 420mmL Features embedded in the part 1. Visibility This parameter is located under "Parameters" > "DS_Customer_Parameter" and it would control the visibility of the main two outputs, the 3D model and the 2D symbol. 2. Symbol2DScaling This parameter is located under "Parameters" > "DS_Customer_Parameter" and it would control the scale of the 2D symbol. 3. Fixture Model This parameter is located under

Lighting Fixtures

Here are a list of some lighting fixtures. Download this 3dxml and import into your tenant for the complete list of content available on the following section

Doors

Various Door Object Type Examples This 3dxml contains all doors in the following wiki pages

Hinged Door with Detailed Extrusions

DescriptionDoor Objects can be used with Building 3D Design to convert low-level door features into higher-level door features. These features can then be converted to an even higher-detailed product assembly structure. How Its Used / Image GalleryCreate the desired door using the "Door" function in Building 3D Design Shift-select the desired door(s) then select "Multi-Edit Door" Beside the "Object type" field, select the magnifying glass (Define by Type), and use the explorer to search for

Fan Coil Unit Cassette - 2 Pipes and 1 Spigot

Fan Coil Unit Cassette - 2 Pipes and 1 Spigot Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping ports and spigot. Finish: Select the type of cover plateGrill Solid Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Plenum Size/Height: Select the overall size of the chilled beam plenum. Electrical box location/Clearance: Configure the location of the electrical box and the size of the

Fan Coil Unit Cassette - 4 Pipes and 1 Spigot

Fan Coil Unit Cassette - 4 Pipes and 1 Spigot Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping ports and spigot. Finish: Select the type of cover plateGrill Solid Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Plenum Size/Height: Select the overall size of the chilled beam plenum. Electrical box location/Clearance: Configure the location of the electrical box and the size of the

AC Split - Inside Low Wall Unit

AC Split - Inside Low Wall Unit Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping ports. Size: Select the size of the unit based on commercially available standards. Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. 3DXML

AC Split - Outside Twin Unit

AC Split - Outside Twin Unit Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping ports. Size: Select the size of the unit based on commercially available standards. Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. 3DXML

AC Split - Inside High Wall Unit

AC Split - Inside High Wall Unit Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping ports. Size: Select the size of the unit based on commercially available standards. Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. 3DXML

AC Split - Outside Unit

AC Split - Outside Unit Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping ports. Size: Select the size of the unit based on commercially available standards. Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. 3DXML

Surface Mounted Fan

Surface Mounted Fan Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that also control the geometry (Shape and Size) of the equipment. Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. 3DXML

Chilled Beam - Active - 4 Pipes

Chilled Beam - Active - 4 Pipes Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping and spigot. Finish: Select the type of cover plateGrill Solid Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Plenum Size/Height: Select the overall size of the chilled beam plenum Chilled/Heated/Drain ports and Spigot horizontal and vertical offsets:Horizontal: Controls the horizontal location

Chilled Beam - Active - 2 Pipes

Chilled Beam - Active - 2 Pipes Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping. Finish: Select the type of cover plateGrill Solid Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Plenum Size/Height: Select the overall size of the chilled beam plenum Chilled/Heated/Drain ports and Spigot horizontal and vertical offsets:Horizontal: Controls the horizontal location of the ports

Chilled Beam - Passive - 4 Pipes

Chilled Beam - Passive - 4 Pipes Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping. Finish: Select the type of cover plateGrill Solid Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Plenum Size/Height: Select the overall size of the chilled beam plenum Chilled/Heated/Drain ports horizontal and vertical offsets:Horizontal: Controls the horizontal location of the ports using a

Chilled Beam - Passive - 2 Pipes

Chilled Beam - Passive - 2 Pipes Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the piping. Finish: Select the type of cover plateGrill Solid Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Plenum Size/Height: Select the overall size of the chilled beam plenum Chilled/Heated/Drain ports horizontal and vertical offsets:Horizontal: Controls the horizontal location of the ports using a

Linear Slot Air Diffuser

Linear Slot Air Diffuser Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the spigot. Number of Slots: Select the number of slots in the diffuser. Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. Diffuser Length: Select the overall length of the diffuser. Diffuser Width: Calculated from the number of slots selected. Wall Thickness: Sheet metal thickness of the diffuser. 3DXML

Supply/Return Exhaust Air Terminal - 3 Spigots

Supply/Return Exhaust Air Terminal - 3 Spigots Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the spigot. CoverType: Select the type of cover for the diffuser, parameters to control the cover types will adjust dynamically based on selection. Blank Grill Swirl Slotted, Swirl Radial and Swirl Radial with Vanes Louvre Planar and Planar Perforated Diffuser Size: Select the size for the diffuser Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment

Supply/Return Exhaust Air Terminal - 2 Spigots

Supply/Return Exhaust Air Terminal - 2 Spigots Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the spigot. CoverType: Select the type of cover for the diffuser, parameters to control the cover types will adjust dynamically based on selection. Blank Grill Swirl Slotted, Swirl Radial and Swirl Radial with Vanes Louvre Planar and Planar Perforated Diffuser Size: Select the size for the diffuser Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment

Supply/Return Exhaust Air Terminal - 1 Spigot

Supply/Return Exhaust Air Terminal - 1 Spigot Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that control the geometry of the spigot. CoverType: Select the type of cover for the diffuser, parameters to control the cover types will adjust dynamically based on selection. Blank Grill Swirl Slotted, Swirl Radial and Swirl Radial with Vanes Louvre Planar and Planar Perforated Diffuser Size: Select the size for the diffuser Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment

Circular Supply/Return Exhaust Air Diffuser

Circular Supply/Return Exhaust Air Diffuser Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters. CoverType: Select the type of cover for the diffuser, parameters to control the cover types will adjust dynamically based on selection. Blank Grill Swirl Slotted, Swirl Radial and Swirl Radial with Vanes Louvre Planar and Planar Perforated Diffuser Size: Select the size for the diffuser Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation

Rectangular Supply/Return Exhaust Air Diffuser

Rectangular Supply/Return Exhaust Air Diffuser Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters. CoverType: Select the type of cover for the diffuser, parameters to control the cover types will adjust dynamically based on selection. Blank Grill Swirl Slotted, Swirl Radial and Swirl Radial with Vanes Louvre Planar and Planar Perforated Diffuser Size: Select the size for the diffuser Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D

Supply/Return Exhaust Air Terminal - No Plenum

Ceiling Diffuser - Rectangular - No Plenum Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Configurable port parameters that also control the geometry of the port in the equipment. CoverType: Select the type of cover for the diffuser, parameters to control the cover types will adjust dynamically based on selection. Blank Grill Swirl Slotted, Swirl Radial and Swirl Radial with Vanes Louvre Planar and Planar Perforated Diffuser Size: Select the size for the diffuser Visibility: Change the visibility of

Exhaust-Outside Air

Exhaust-Outside Air Pictures Features Embedded in Part Size: Select the opening size of the louvre Depth: Configure the depth of the louvre, minimum depth is 100mm and maximum is 1000mm Shape: Configure the shape of the louvre Visibility: Change the visibility of elements between the 3D and 2D representations or both. 3DXML

Heat Recovery Unit

Heat Recovery Unit Pictures Features Embedded in the Part Equipment includes configurable ports for all four spigots and the drain. Visibility: Change the visibility of the equipment between 3D representation, 2D representation or both. ElectricalBox_Location: Change the location of the electrical box between left and right of the spigots. Drain_Location: Change the location of the drain between left and right of the spigots. Drain_Horizontal: Horizontal location of the drain with respect to

HVAC Equipment

Here are a list of many HVAC equipment. Download this 3dxml and import into your tenant for the complete list of content available on the following section.

From Maintenance to Design: Bearing Couplings CATIA Design for PHC Pile Spinning Machines, Samuda Construction Limited, T.K. Group, Bangladesh

During my work experience in PHC Pile machine maintenance, I realized that effective maintenance is not only about repairing faults—it often demands engineering design decisions to improve machine reliability and performance. One such critical responsibility was the design and modification of bearing couplings for spinning machines used in PHC pile production. Spinning machines in PHC pile plants operate under high rotational speed, heavy load, continuous duty cycles, and harsh site conditions.

Building Foundation Excavation

Find here below a workflow to get excavation quantities for the foundations of a building. As input, we have a terrain (LIDAR point cloud) and got the ifc of a building. First steps requires extract or multi-extract of the bottom faces of the pillars, footings and slab that will define the contour of the excavation. Then, thanks to Component Based Design, we apply in one operation an excavation template to all those surfaces. This template is driven by parameters defining the downward and side

NEW 2025 CATIA Parametric Content!

Just in time for Christmas, I am happy to share the latest drop of native CATIA parametric content for 2025! This year we have released a nice mix of content with a special focus on hospital furniture and equipment. We've also delivered a few components focused on construction and security, as well as new doors to complement the list of doors already available out of the box in the door command. All content is delivered as Object Types, completely compatible with Component Based Design, and can

Backup Power Generator

2026 content Equipment Reference Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Construction Equipment-Backup Power Generator Documentation:Input Axis System: The input Axis System for the backup power generator is at the back the generator itself, centered and positioned on the floor. X axis is pointing to the front of the generator. Configurations: Small (20-30 kVA) - Integrated tank Small (20-30 kVA) - External tank Medium (60-120 kVA) - Integrated tank Medium (60-120 kVA) - External tank

Crane

2026 content Equipment Reference Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Construction Equipment-Crane Documentation:Input Axis System: The input Axis System for the crane is at the base of the crane, centered and positioned on the floor. X axis is aligned with the direction of the boom (long arm). Configurations: Short(71m)-Small Radius(40m) Short(71m)-Medium Radius(60m) Short(71m)-Large Radius(80m) Medium(91m)-Small Radius(40m) Medium(91m)-Medium Radius(60m) Medium(91m)-Large

Safety Barriers

2026 content Equipment Adaptive Reference Images Temporary Hoardings for Construction Sites, Event Sites & Other Sites 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Construction Equipment-Safety Barriers Documentation:Safety Barrier Parameters: Type of fence: Available options are “Bar” and “Mesh”. Bar option will generate the barrier made of vertical and horizontal post and bars. Mesh option will generate only the vertical posts and top horizontal bar; cavity is filled with transparent volume to

Scaffolding

2026 content Equipment Adaptive Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Construction Equipment-Scaffolding Documentation:Scaffolding Parameters: Spacing between posts: Input values that controls the spacing between posts, the post spacing are consistent throughout the entire wall span, except for the last one that can be potentially smaller. Platform width: Input values that controls the width of the scaffolding walking platform. Structure start offset: Offset only the steel structure

Shoring Post

2026 content Equipment Adaptive Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Construction Equipment-Shoring Post Documentation:Input Axis System: The input Axis System for the shoring post is at the bottom of the post, centered on the bottom plate. X axis is pointing to locking pins. Parameters: There are only 1 available parameter: Height: Parameter defined the total height of the shoring post. The parameter allows all numerical values between 1000mm to 15000mm inclusive. During

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Objects

Exit Signs

2026 content Security Reference Reference Images 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Security-Exit Signs Documentation:Input Axis System: The Input Axis System for the exit is centered on the surface. The X axis points to the exit panel front and the Y axis is along the exit arrow direction. Configurations: Red-Ceiling Mounted Red-Wall Mounted Green-Ceiling Mounted Green-Wall Mounted Full Documentation in PDF:

Security Camera

2026 content Security Reference Reference Images 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Security-Security Camera Documentation:Input Axis System: The Input Axis System for the security camera is centered on the circular mounting surface. The X axis points in the camera view direction. Configurations: Bullet Security Camera Dome Security Camera Full Documentation in PDF:

Security

Security Objects

Fire Alarm Pull Station

2026 content Security Reference Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Security-Fire Alarm Pull Station Documentation:Input Axis System: The Input Axis System for the fire alarm pull station is centered on the back mounting surface. The X axis points in the pull station front. Full Documentation in PDF:

Automatic Defibrillator

2026 Hospital content Equipment Reference Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Hospital Equipment-Automatic Defibrillator Documentation:Input Axis System: The Input Axis System for the defibrillator is centered at the front face bottom edge. The X axis points to the defibrillator front. Full Documentation in PDF:

Bed Head Panels

2026 Hospital content Equipment Reference Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Hospital Equipment-Blood Pressure Monitor Documentation:Input Axis System: The Input Axis System for the bed head panel is centered on the bottom back edge of the unit. The X axis is in the same direction as the unit front face. Configurations: There are 3 regional configurations that result in different electrical outlet geometry USA EU UK Full Documentation in PDF:

Blood Pressure Monitor

2026 Hospital content Equipment Reference Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Hospital Equipment-Blood Pressure Monitor Documentation:Input Axis System: The input Axis System for the blood pressure monitor is at the base of the monitor, centered and positioned on the floor. X axis is pointing to the front of the monitor. Full Documentation in PDF

MRI Scanner

2026 Hospital content Equipment Reference Reference Image 3DXML: Object Type Name: OT-Hospital Equipment-MRI Scanner Documentation:Input Axis System: The Input Axis System for the MRI scanner is centered on floor at the center of the MRI magnet. The X axis points towards the end of the scanner towards the patient feet. Full Documentation in PDF: